ARFH joins the Global Activators Network on Maternal Health – Nigeria Workshop, convened by the World Economic Forum and the Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare to drive collaborative solutions for reducing maternal mortality.
Our CEO, Dr. Kehinde Osinowo, and Director of Programs, Dr. Kolapo Oyeniyi, are engaging with key stakeholders to foster public-private-philanthropic partnerships that will strengthen maternal health outcomes in Nigeria.
Key Highlights
Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health & Social Welfare, emphasized the urgency of addressing maternal deaths, Dr. Mayowa Alade, Special Adviser to the Coordinating Minister, provided an overview of the Nigerian Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp), Dr. Nana Sandah Abubakar, Director of Community Health Services at NPHCDA, presented a briefing on Maternal Mortality in Nigeria, Dr. Dayo Adeyanju, RMNCH Lead, discussed the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiatives (MAMII) Project under SWAp.
Commitments and Goodwill Messages from Key Partners
H.E. Mrs. Toyin Saraki, Wellbeing Foundation Africa, WHO Representative, Rodio Dialo, Deputy Director, Gates Foundation
Prof. Hadiza Shehu Galadanci, Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy, Tina George, Smittha Kumar, Country Engagement Lead, Global Financing Facility, Representative from World Bank, Kusum Kali Pal, World Economic Forum, Dr. Tomi Coker, Commissioner for Health, Ogun State, representing the Commissioners of Health, Ferring Safe Birth and other maternal health advocates
With a strong focus on the MAMII Project, we are reinforcing efforts to accelerate SDG 3.1 – reducing maternal mortality.
Every mother deserves a safe pregnancy and childbirth. The time to act is now!
